"Crime 101" Director Bart Layton on Crafting the Heist Film, Shooting on Location in LA, & More

In this episode, we welcome Bart Layton, writer and director of CRIME 101, a dramatic crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Halle Berry, Monica Barbaro, Nick Nolte, and Jennifer Jason Lee. In our chat, he shares on crafting one of the best LA-based heist thrillers in years, about writing the screenplay, assembling an all-star cast, and collaborations with his team. Bart also offers inspiring and real-world advice for younger filmmakers today.The Making Of is presented by AJA:From cinema to proAV: gaining a competitive edge with streaming knowledgeThe worlds of cinema production and proAV are converging. Cinema-grade equipment is making its way into more stadiums, houses of worship, and concert venues. Because of this, professionals that understand the tools and disciplines powering both will stand out. Get ahead of the curve with the latest streaming insights and gear from AJA.Warner Bros’ $30 Million Oscars Race: How ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Are Campaigning at the Same StudioWarner Bros. is having the kind of Oscar season most studios dream about, and publicity teams may quietly dread.The studio is backing the two clearest best picture contenders of the year: Paul Thomas Anderson’s action epic “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama “Sinners.” It’s an embarrassment of riches, but one that can also lead to some awkward situations. How do you push two films this hard without having it look like you’ve already decided which one you want voters to crown?Read more hereNow with Massive 8TB Capacity—Thunderbolt 5 SpeedThe OWC Envoy Pro Ultra now comes in a new 8TB capacity, pairing enormous space with next‑generation Thunderbolt 5 performance. With real‑world speeds over 6000 MB/s and a rugged, bus‑powered design, it’s perfect for 4K/8K workflows, on‑location shoots, and fast media offloads. High‑speed, high‑capacity, and ready for serious creative work.Browse hereIntroducing the LiveU Solo PRO:Deliver an outstanding live video experience with the LiveU Solo PRO. Designed for creators and professionals alike, the Solo PRO video encoder provides one-touch, wireless live streaming directly from your camera to popular online platforms and any web destination. Stream with confidence using bonded 4G/5G connectivity and enjoy superior reliability and image quality up to 4K resolution. To learn more, contact Videoguys at 800-323-2325.Browse hereOWC Exclusive Listener Offer:Enjoy 10% off your next order as a thank-you for tuning in to The Making Of! Whether you’re upgrading your workflow or adding pro-level gear, OWC has you covered. Use your exclusive listener link below and save on the tools that help bring your creative vision to life.Your link: https://www.owc.com/redeem/themakingofPodcast Rewind:Feb. 2026 - Ep. 118.Feature your company in this newsletter and reach 250K film, TV and broadcast industry professionals. To activate a sponsorship, contact [email protected] Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe